Zip Code 22205

VA · Population: 18,523

A
83/100
86
A
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 22205

Zip code 22205 is located in Virginia and is home to approximately 18,523 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $206,369 and home values around $989,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 78.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$206,369
Home Value
$989,400
Rent
$1,795/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
78.5%
Unemployment
1.9%
Owner-Occupied
80.2%
Rent Burden
10.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety86ALower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).